Chinese Film Festival to be held at the Iloilo Cinematheque

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through the Film Cultural Exchange Program (FCEP), and in cooperation with Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, is proud to present a number of films from China to be screened at FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo, with their Chinese Film Festival. The films that will be presented are "Forever Enthralled" (2008), "The Founding of a Republic" (2009), "Aftershock" (2010), "Confucius" (2010), and "Lost on Journey" (2010). [hit the jump to continue]

The event will be opened with a cocktail and a ceremony to be attended by Mr. Pan Feng, Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of People’s Republic of China to the Philippines and Mr. Teodoro Granados, Executive Director of the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

The selection includes five recent Chinese films. Forever Enthralled (2008) is a biographical account of Mei Lanfang, China’s greatest opera star. The film went on to garner awards from several festivals.  The Founding of a Republic (2009), a film that marks the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, by chronicling the country’s recent history with Chiang Kai-Shek and the Kuomintang. An epic story of a family ravaged by an Earthquake and by a mother’s decision to save one child over another also joins the festival roster in Aftershock (2010). Confucius (2010), a film defined as a biographical fantasy adventure drama film on one of China’s premiere scholars as he thinks back on his life and teachings that reflect his future influence. The final film included in the Chinese film festival is Lost on Journey (2010), a comedy about the president of a toy company who runs into a stranger on the way back to his family. This chance encounter results in wacky adventures and hilarity, as they journey back home.

The festival is an instrument in sharing China’s culture to the Philippines through the power of cinema. The sharing of their stories continues to grow and reach more viewers with the help of the FDCP Cinematheques. The films will be screened at Cinematheque Iloilo from 15-20 of October 2013, located at B&C Square Bldg. Corner Iznart and Solis Sts., Iloilo City.

THE SCHEDULE FOR THE FESTIVAL ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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October 15, 2013 Tuesday
5:30 PM - Opening of the Chinese Filmfest
6:30 PM - Lost on Journey
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October 16, 2013 Wednesday3:00 PM - Forever Enthralled
5:30 PM - Confucius
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October 17, 2013 Thursday
3:30 PM - Confucius
5:30 PM - The Founding of a Republic
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October 18, 2013 Friday
3:30 PM - Lost on Journey
5:30 PM - Forever Enthralled
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October 19, 2013 Saturday
1:00 PM - Aftershock
3:30 PM - Confucius
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October 20, 2013 Sunday
1:00 PM - The Founding of a Republic
3:30 PM - Forever Enthralled
5:30 PM - Aftershock